News & Updates
Regs are open for ASM members – Classical Acu Needling Techniques & Annual Mtg
It is time to get back together and registration is open for ASM members for our June class and meeting! Classical Acupuncture Needling Techniques & Annual Meeting Saturday June 17, 2023 - Goodnow Library, Sudbury 10-5pm The ASM invites you to a highly educational and information-packed event. Read all the details here including speaker bio, location information and more Taught by the...
Classical Acupuncture Needling Techniques Class & Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday June 17, 2023 It’s finally time to get back together in-person! We look forward to seeing you! The ASM is planning a highly educational and information-packed event for you. Taught by the accomplished instructor Xiaoming Cheng, Lic Ac from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Boston TCM. It will consist of a lecture, demonstration, and practice. Classical...
State of the Acupuncture Profession: Where Do We Go from Here? Town Hall Meeting
All Licensed Acupuncturists are encouraged to attend this free virtual Town Hall Meeting co-hosted by The NCCAOM and ASA (American Society of Acupuncturists) State of the Profession: Where Do We Go from Here? Wednesday Jan 18th 2023 at 8pm EDT 1 Free PDA point (AOM – BIO) for live online participation only [button link="https://www.nccaom.org/asa-nccaom-joint-webinar/" type="icon"...
MassHealth Providers – Register and Request Approval for Bot Tech by 9/30/22
Periodically the ASM receives updates from MassHealth regarding information on their Provider Program. In addition to emailing these announcements to our members and colleagues, we will post them here in the ASM News Blog for future reference. This particular policy information is mainly directed to any practitioners that may be pursuing the use of automatic technology to access information from...
MassHealth Provider Update: Training, Handbook & More
Periodically the ASM has updates on the MassHealth Provider Program. This update includes: 1) Free Provider Training - Aug 18th & 23rd 2) New Provider Handbook 3) Provider Association Forum July Meeting Agenda, Summary, Slide Deck & FAQ Free Provider Training This month MassHealth is offering two interactive webinar training opportunities where you will be guided through the procedures...
Help Pass The Senate Version of the Acupuncture Bill S2886
An Act Relative to the Practice of Acupuncture - Let's Get the Senate Version of This Bill Moved Forward! We are SO SO close! Good news from the State House! The ASM is very excited about the progress of both the House (H1179) and Senate (S2886) versions of the Bill we've been writing to you about for over a year (and in previous legislative sessions too). Now we need one more push for the...
Information On MassHealth Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) Policy
Periodically the ASM receives updates from MassHealth regarding information on their Provider Program. In addition to emailing these announcements to our members and colleagues, we will post them here in the ASM News Blog as well for future reference. This particular policy information is mainly directed to any practitioners that may be pursuing the use of automatic technology to access...
Insurance Billing for Acupuncturists Virtual Class Aug 14
Register for this Insurance Billing course and get a free bonus - Bulletproof Documentation Course on demand for 60 days. These educational courses are being offered to several New England Acupuncture societies including The Acupuncture Associations of Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Important Note: You must be an active member and indicate you are...
Final Push for H1179 This Legislative Session
Time Is Critical - Contact Your Rep By June 30th The Massachusetts 192nd legislative session ends soon. It is exciting to know that through everyone's work, this has moved forward more steps than ever before - the finish line is in sight. If you haven't already, please email your state representative(s) now using the sample below. Your voice can make a huge difference for our profession and for...
Almost There – Legislative Update on Bill H1179 / S1458
The ASM thanks our members & patients for writing and calling legislators. We are almost there! Status of Bill H1179 / S1458 as of Mid June 2022 The ASM is excited to announce that the bill we have been working so hard to pass has now moved to the House Committee on Ways and Means as of 6/6/22. This is the final committee that needs to pass this bill before it is voted on in the House of...